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engaja

[ẽ.ɡa.ˈʒa]
verb
engages
1. Third person singular present of 'engajar'; to engage, commit, or involve oneself in something
She engages in volunteer work every weekend.
Ela se engaja em trabalho voluntário todos os fins de semana.
2. To pledge or promise to do something; to bind oneself
He engages to complete the project by Friday.
Ele se engaja a completar o projeto até sexta-feira.
3. To attract and hold the attention or interest of
The speaker engages the audience with storytelling.
O palestrante engaja a plateia com histórias.
Synonyms
comprometeobriga-seenvolveinteressacativa
Antonyms
desengajalibertadesvinculadesinteressa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
engaja
Common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
engaja
Standard usage in urban contexts
Portugal
engaja
Less common; 'compromete' often preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

engajar-se em
engajar a atenção de
engajar-se com a comunidade
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